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Interview with a Recruiter, Karen Ryan, TRG
Karen, tell us about yourself and your company My experience as a Human Resources and Recruiting professional has afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with some extremely talented and very mission-focused individuals. My career foundations have always been rooted in te… more
What Does Your Body Language Say in an Interview
You know how to prepare for an interview -- researching the company and the individuals you’ll be speaking with, trying to make connections and gather information so you’re fully prepared to impress. You also need to give some thought to the nonverbal cues you’ll be givi… more
New Entity Responsible for Security Clearance Investigations
A new federal entity titled the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) will process security clearance investigations. This change was driven both by concerns in the wake of Snowden’s document release and Aaron Alexis’ shooting at the Navy Yard, as well as the OPM d… more
How to Explain Your Employment Gap
Contracts end. Life gets in the way. Most of us at some point in our careers will deal with a gap in employment. Recruiters and hiring managers will be understanding to a degree. After all, they have most likely had to deal with similar issues in their careers. So while it's n… more
Why Job Searches Fail
New Year’s Resolutions. It's that time of year when folks observe the tradition of making New Year's Resolutions. They join gyms, start exercise programs, begin diets, take courses to learn a new language, and right up there among the most popular resolutions is the vow to find… more